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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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flarside bed swap

hey guys im looking at a f150 im getting it inspected today i like the truck but its a flareside thats not my style so is it possible to swap a shortbed bed inplace of the flareside if so will it bolt right on, thanks
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Yup should be a direct fit, you ll need the fleetside rear bumper also. Not sure about the fuel filler necks, might need them too.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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alright thanks but just found out the truck needs alot of work exhaust, tranyy work and 4x4 dont work and alot more, looks can be deceving i guess ill be loooking for another one , thanks
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Its a bolt on. As for fillers . Been several posts of guy hunting for the Flareside fillers . Heck just grab them when find a bed . They ussually trash them anyway . Good luck
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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What's wrong with a Flareside?????they're more rare.....

JR
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Flaresides look awesome as much as i like the styleside look flareside is great
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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I love my Flareside too, but I can see his piont.... not a lot of space in the Flareside box.
 
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